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DescriptionAll the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Career Development
Mental Health Resources and Support
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.Schedule: Full-timeShift : DaysLocation: AdventHealth - Chatsworth, 30705The role you’ll contribute:The assistant laboratory manager is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and maintaining the daily workflow of laboratory testing to ensure continuity of care with quality results. The assistant manager demonstrates skills and knowledge in the management of all areas of the laboratory in which patient care is provided to all patient's type including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric. The assistant manager is able to work independently and in a team environment in all areas of the laboratory. The assistant manager will assume Director responsibilities in the Directors absence. The assistant manager will help manage and maintain shift assignments, precept new employees, provide education to staff and ancillary departments and help maintain employee documentation and records.The value you’ll bring to the team:Leadership:
Build collaborative professional relationships to create quality healthcare.
Accountability to learn and implement processes that improves laboratory standards.
Work independently in a professional team-oriented environment
Has written and oral communication skills adequate to comprehend technical material and communicate the information to other medical professionals
Performs cost analysis and revises procedure and instrumentation to ensure cost containment. Analyzes new technology and recommends changes in the section as needed.
Oversees the implementation of new equipment including validation, calibration, correlation studies, training of staff, and other required activities
Supervises the entire laboratory including histology in the absence of the Laboratory Director when assigned
On call as needed. Call is shared among other techs as well.
Acts and assumes authority as the director in the absence of the director
Supervision:
Reviews quality controls results, resolves problems detected and documents actions taken. Reviews QC monthly with the pathologist as necessary
Maintains standard operating procedures. Creates, revises and reviews procedures as required
Maintains all appropriate records according to accreditation agency standards. Assists and coordinates with inspections
Coordinates and reviews proficiency testing prior to reporting results to the surveying agency. Reviews results and responds to any problem as necessary
Implements policies to maintain efficient utilization of personnel, materials and equipment to contain costs.
Maintains laboratory participation in a QAP program(s) to meet all state and federal guidelines
Responsible for supply requisition and inventory control
Responsible for the orientation of new employees, staff development, evaluation and documentation of competency of personnel rotating through the section
Discusses test results and technical issues with physicians and ancillary personnel as requested
Point of Care Coordinator and maintains accreditations.
Technical:
Perform testing within the approved guidelines to meet turnaround time standards and maintain quality patient care
Reviews test results for critical results, delta results and corrections of all lab results. Resolves problems detected and counsels the technical staff as needed
Demonstrates competency in the performance of laboratory procedures as they relate to specific age groups (neonate, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
Performs all duties of a staff level Medical Technologist
Maintains required licenses and required certifications
Laboratory Information System (LIS):
Supervises Tests the LIS and documents testing on all software upgrades
Creates and maintains instrument and hospital information system interfaces and builds all new tests in the LIS
Build and implement new LIS systems.
QualificationsThe expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :Minimum qualifications:
Associate or Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, biology, chemistry, or related science preferred.
1 year of approved clinical laboratory experience
Five years of approved clinical laboratory experience with progressive growth of leadership experience.
ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB or any other nationally recognized certification agency preferred.
Mathematical, computer reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years )
Computers, telephone, fax, copier, printers, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, blood bank and microbiology analyzers, glucometers, incubators, environmental hood, monitored refrigerators & freezers, centrifuges, phlebotomy chairs and supplies.
Preferred qualifications:This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.Category: LaboratoryOrganization: AdventHealth GordonSchedule: Full-timeShift: 1 - DayReq ID: 24000361We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
